Today Julia Child would be celebrating her 100th birthday! Learn more about great chefs in Masters of American Cookery by noted food writer Betty Fussell. It's a book that demonstrates vividly how Julia Child, Craig Claiborne, James Beard, and M. F. K. Fisher have made a unique and invaluable contribution to the American way of cooking and eating.     Fussell is also the author of My Kitchen Wars, her memoir of her childhood, marriage, and introduction to the culinary arts. Continue reading Happy Birthday to Julia Child!

Green Illusions by Ozzie Zehner was included in Zócalo Public Square's new book list: Three Books On What to Expect From a Better Tomorrow. Check it out here. This Six-Point Inspection was also published in Slate magazine. Continue reading The Six-Point Inspection

You still have two days to vote for Kate Buford's Native American Son: The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim Thorpe for the best book in track and field. Go to CBC Books to vote. Polls close at 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012. Continue reading Don’t forget to vote!

The 2012 Decathlon is a two-day event consisting of ten events. In 1912, Jim Thorpe won the gold.Who will win this year? Click here to view the schedule. Author Kate Buford recently published an article about Thorpe on The Daily Beast titled "The Most Wonderful Athlete in the World: Jim Thorpe's Story." Her book, Native American Son, is in the running to be CBC's all-time favorite track and field book.  Vote for Kate until Aug. 12 on CBC Books' Summer Sports Showdown. Continue reading Decathlon begins today!

Kate Buford was interviewed by Oline Eaton for New Books in Biography. You can listen to the interview here. Continue reading Buford talks about Jim Thorpe